Urgently Needed in the Drug Trial more Dobermanns

Dobermann dogs and bitches between 5 and 9 years of age (inclusive) are being screened free-of-charge by recognised veterinary cardiologists to determine whether these animals have evidence of preclinical (i.e. early) dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The purpose of the screening study is twofold; firstly to learn more about the disease in the breed, and secondly to identify Dobermanns for inclusion in a clinical study to assess the potential benefit of pimobendan in Dobermanns with preclinical DCM.

When I read this I thought

" it does not apply to my Dobermanns they are fine"

BUT IT DOES,

They do not call DCM the SILENT KILLER for nothing, a perfectly healthy looking dog can have have this dreadful disease and you do not know about it until it is too late.